Skip Bayless Blames Luka Doncic for Loss Against Warriors, Asks to Take Responsibility Himself

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Skip Bayless, a Fox Sports analyst, criticized Luka Doncic's performance in the Dallas Mavericks' loss to the Golden State Warriors.

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Doncic returned from a thigh injury and played 41 minutes, putting up impressive numbers with 30 points and 17 assists.

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Despite Doncic's commendable performance, Bayless was furious with his poor execution in the late-game.

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Bayless tweeted that Doncic should take responsibility for the loss and criticized his poor shooting and turnovers, as well as his need for Kyrie Irving to close out games.

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Irving was expected to play against the Warriors but was sidelined with a re-aggravated foot injury.

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Bayless also called out Doncic for his constant complaining about foul calls during the game.

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The loss to the Warriors was particularly damaging for the Mavericks, who are currently vying for a playoff spot.

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With Irving's injury potentially sidelining him indefinitely, the Mavericks may struggle to maintain their position in the Western Conference standings.

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